{"id":549,"date":"2017-05-15T23:47:25","date_gmt":"2017-05-15T20:47:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/?page_id=549"},"modified":"2017-06-26T12:04:51","modified_gmt":"2017-06-26T09:04:51","slug":"we-are-svaneti-festival-2017","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/we-are-svaneti-festival-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"We Are Svaneti Festival 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4><strong>Who:<\/strong> Chuberi&amp;Nakra communities<br \/>\n<strong>When:<\/strong> 15-17 July, 2017<br \/>\n<strong>Where:<\/strong> Chuberi&amp;Nakra villages, Georgia, 42\u00b059\u20198.03\u201dN 42\u00b011\u20196.16\u201dE<\/h4>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Jump to:<\/strong><br \/>\n<a href=\"#programme\">Festival Programme<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#contest\">Photo Essay Contest<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"#organisation\">Organisation<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_SvanetiFest_EN-1024x724.jpg\" data-gallery><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignright size-large wp-image-550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_SvanetiFest_EN-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Poster for the We Are Svaneti Festival\" width=\"584\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_SvanetiFest_EN-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_SvanetiFest_EN-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_SvanetiFest_EN-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_SvanetiFest_EN-425x300.jpg 425w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_SvanetiFest_EN.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Come to discover Upper Svaneti in Georgia. Visit remote villages at the foot of the Caucasus mountains, learn new artisan and cooking skills from the locals, explore the spectacular wild nature. Listen to the inspiring stories and share yours whilst enjoying a sense of community.<\/p>\n<p>Hosted at the banks of the beautiful river Nenskra, this long weekend summer festival will fill you up with energy and unforgettable memories of authentic Svaneti.<\/p>\n<p>Join us for the We Are Svaneti Festival!<\/p>\n<p>The festival will give you the opportunity to meet Svan people, feel their hospitality, get to know their lifestyles and nature. During the three days we will enjoy traditional music, dances and art, taste kubdari and chvishtari with chacha or wine, and embark on many nature adventures&#8230; Altogether.<\/p>\n<p>We Are Svaneti Festival 2017 is a community based project aiming to promote Svan culture, nature and lifestyles.<\/p>\n<p>If you want to be our partner, be part of our programme or be a volunteer, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/participate\/\">see how you can support us<\/a>.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"programme\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Programme<\/h2>\n<p>Check here for updates. The program will be continuously updated to list the names of performers and workshops.<\/p>\n<p><strong>15.07. Saturday (Chuberi)<\/strong><br \/>\n10:00 Festival opening<\/p>\n<p>11:00 Workshops:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Handmade artcrafts \u00a0&#8211; workshop by Chuberi and Pari kids<\/li>\n<li>How to make Svan hats &#8211; workshop by Khaishi kids<\/li>\n<li>The art of recycling &#8211; workshop by Khaishi and Pari kids<\/li>\n<li>Wood carving &#8211; workshop with people from Chuberi<\/li>\n<li>Guitar lessons &#8211; Peter Georgiev (Bulgaria)<\/li>\n<li>And more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>13:00 Tasting local Svaneti cuisine:\u00a0Different communities present traditional dishes<br \/>\n17:00 Sport activities:\u00a0Sports competitions with kids;\u00a0Treasure hunt and more<br \/>\n17:00 Music and dances<br \/>\n19:00 Wine and chacha tasting<br \/>\n20:00 Music programme:\u00a0Svan music and dances<br \/>\n21:00 Summer cinema by the river<\/p>\n<p><strong>16.07. Sunday (Chuberi)<\/strong><br \/>\n09:00 Guided nature adventures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Guided adventures in nature:<\/li>\n<li>Fishing at Nenskra River<\/li>\n<li>Trekking in the mountains<\/li>\n<li>Birdwatching<\/li>\n<li>Extreme sports<\/li>\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>13:00 Tasting local Svaneti cuisine:\u00a0Different communities presenting traditional dishes<br \/>\n14:00 Presentations and discussions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The history and culture of Svaneti &#8211; with the participation of Georgian experts<\/li>\n<li>Nature education &#8211; BALKANI Wildlife Society (Bulgaria)<\/li>\n<li>Cultural, touristic and environmental developing the region &#8211; with Svan Travel<\/li>\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>16:00\u00a0Photo-essay We Are Svaneti: Contest for local kids<br \/>\n17:00 Svan market: Local products for sale<br \/>\n19:00 Music<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Singing choir &#8211; Nakra community<\/li>\n<li>Jazz guitar performance &#8211; Peter Georgiev (Bulgaria)<\/li>\n<li>\u201cRiho\u201d Ensemble &#8211; choir of Upper Svaneti<\/li>\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>22:00 Summer cinema by the river<\/p>\n<p><strong>17.07. Monday (Nakra)<\/strong><br \/>\n10:00 Guided nature adventures:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fishing<\/li>\n<li>Horseriding<\/li>\n<li>Mineral bathing<\/li>\n<li>Trekking &#8211; from Nakra to Chuberi (10-12 hours) and shorter treks<\/li>\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>13:00 Tasting local Svaneti cuisine:\u00a0Different communities presenting traditional dishes<br \/>\n14:00 Workshops:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Art and handicrafts workshop<\/li>\n<li>Cooking workshop<\/li>\n<li>Guitar lessons &#8211; Peter Georgiev (Bulgaria)<\/li>\n<li>and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>16:00 Music programme<br \/>\n18:00 Festival closing<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"contest\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Photo Essay Contest &#8211; We Are Svaneti<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_PhotoContest_EN-1024x724.jpg\" data-gallery><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-553\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_PhotoContest_EN-1024x724.jpg\" alt=\"Poster for Photo Essay Contest\" width=\"584\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_PhotoContest_EN-1024x724.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_PhotoContest_EN-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_PhotoContest_EN-768x543.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_PhotoContest_EN-424x300.jpg 424w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Poster_PhotoContest_EN.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>During the festival there will be a special guest who will offer a photography workshop for the participants of the We are Svaneti 2017 Photo-Essay Contest. This competition is aimed at young Svans who will prepare photo-essays about RURAL LIFE, NATURE and PEOPLE in Svaneti during the months of May and June.<\/p>\n<p>For more information on the contest guidelines click <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/document\/d\/1gW7FG-KSruxr0LLim2_LpPSQE-Q1WNftpIrPj4ERDcE\/edit\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Program (approx.)<\/strong><br \/>\n15.07, Saturday (Chuberi)<br \/>\n09:00 Presentation of the special guest<br \/>\n10:00 Personalized photo-essay review<br \/>\n12:00 Workshop PART I<br \/>\n16.07, Sunday (Chuberi)<br \/>\n09:00 Workshop PART II<br \/>\n12:00. Awards Ceremony<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><a name=\"organisation\"><\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Organisation**<\/h2>\n<p>** information about transport and accommodation will be timely updated<\/p>\n<p><strong>Info center: <\/strong><br \/>\nAvailable for you there will be an info center who will give you any information that you need &#8211; program of the event, camping details, who are the participants and partners, get help if needed, or just inform yourself more on Svaneti region (for travel, hike, leisure, learn, etc.).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transport:<\/strong><br \/>\nThe distance between Chuberi village and Kutaisi is 186 km (3,5 hours) and between Chuberi and Tbilisi &#8211; 414 km (6,5 hours). There are regular buses heading to Mestia. International flights land in Kutaisi (low-cost flights) and Tbilisi. There are local flights to Mestia. Nakra is 30 km further (incl. 5 km black road).<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TransportMap_EN.jpg\" data-gallery><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-564\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wearesvaneti.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TransportMap_EN-1024x625.jpg\" alt=\"TransportMap_EN\" width=\"584\" height=\"356\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TransportMap_EN-1024x625.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TransportMap_EN-300x183.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TransportMap_EN-768x469.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TransportMap_EN-491x300.jpg 491w, https:\/\/bankwatch.org\/wearesvaneti\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/TransportMap_EN.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Car\/bus transport &#8211; Reaching the festival is possible by car\/bus. You can see the routes in the attached google maps links.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.bg\/maps\/dir\/Tbilisi,+Georgia\/42.9947617,42.1875097\/@42.3488902,42.1873265,8z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x40440cd7e64f626b:0x61d084ede2576ea3!2m2!1d44.827096!2d41.7151377!1m0\">From Tbilisi &#8211; Khashuri &#8211; Kutaisi &#8211; Samtredia &#8211; Senaki &#8211; Zugdidi &#8211; Jvari &#8211; to Khaishi<\/a> &#8211; <strong>409 km | 6h\/04min<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.bg\/maps\/dir\/Kutaisi,+Imereti,+Georgia\/42.9947617,42.1875097\/@42.5707538,41.6928596,9z\/am=t\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x405c8ce30e54af2d:0xfbec41b2d626656f!2m2!1d42.7180019!2d42.2662428!1m0\">From Kutaisi &#8211; Samtredia &#8211; Senaki &#8211; Zugdidi &#8211; Jvari &#8211; to Khaishi<\/a> &#8211; <strong>183 km | 3 h\/05 min<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.bg\/maps\/dir\/%D0%9C%D0%B5%D1%81%D1%82%D0%B8%D0%B9%D1%81%D0%BA%D0%B8%D0%B9+%D0%BC%D1%83%D0%BD%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B8%D0%BF%D0%B0%D0%BB%D0%B8%D1%82%D0%B5%D1%82,+%D0%93%D1%80%D1%83%D0%B7%D0%B8%D1%8F\/42.9947617,42.1875097\/@43.0066072,42.3438844,11z\/data=!4m8!4m7!1m5!1m1!1s0x405bd976dbdf6305:0xd4e140f4c76dc486!2m2!1d42.6894803!2d43.0334614!1m0\">From Mestia to Khaishi<\/a> &#8211; <strong>62 km | 1 h\/34 min<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Accommodation:<\/strong><br \/>\nFestival participants can stay at tent camp near the festival site or at homestays in Chuberi and Nakra (approximate price: 15 euro\/day including food).<\/p>\n<p><strong>Things to bring:<\/strong><br \/>\nTo feel comfortable during the festival it\u2019s very important to be prepared for the weather and location conditions and be equipped with everything needed to enjoy the event:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Warm clothes, when temperature gets low during the evening;<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate shoes\/ trekking;<\/li>\n<li>Tent\/Sleeping bag\/Sleeping mat and other outdoor gear;<\/li>\n<li>A mug (non-plastic);<\/li>\n<li>Toilet paper &#8211; the wet wipes are not degradable;<\/li>\n<li>Headtorch;<\/li>\n<li>Medicines;<\/li>\n<li>ID or Passport;<\/li>\n<li>Money;<\/li>\n<li>Good mood and a lot of smiles!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>For your safety and comfort there are some festival rules:<\/strong><br \/>\nFire &#8211; places where is permitted to set fire will be specifically located to avoid doing harm to the nature<br \/>\nToilets &#8211; The festival aims to be sustainable and promote eco friendly actions &#8211; so compost toilets will be in place<br \/>\nWater &#8211; clean drinking water will be provided at the entrance of the camp<br \/>\nWaste &#8211; There will be specifically marked places where you can separate garbage<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Who: Chuberi&amp;Nakra communities When: 15-17 July, 2017 Where: Chuberi&amp;Nakra villages, Georgia, 42\u00b059\u20198.03\u201dN 42\u00b011\u20196.16\u201dE Jump to: Festival Programme Photo Essay Contest Organisation Come to discover Upper Svaneti in Georgia. 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